Patrick J. Desmond
Patrick Desmond, auctioneer, believes that fundraising should be fun. He is an
experienced event professional, former sports-talk radio show host, and standup
comedian who brings energy and fun to every occasion. He is a graduate of the Missouri
Auction School and is a Certified Benefit Auction Specialist.
Transplanted over thirty years ago from the sports-crazed city of Philadelphia, Patrick
has enjoyed an extensive career in event planning and management. He has served in
this capacity at the Cow Palace, San Mateo County Expo Center, San Francisco City Hall,
and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
He also founded and hosted the weekly sports-talk radio program “Pat Desmond and
the Sports Feed” on KMYC 1410 AM. He is sorry if you have ever called in and were
subjected to his constant complaining about the sports landscape in his hometown.
Patrick also launched and hosted two weekly comedy shows in downtown Roseville and
has performed stand-up at the Comedy Spot and Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento.
Patrick produced the Telly Award-winning television documentary “Afterglow” and also
is a co-founder and producer of the annual GlowFest film & music celebration in Scott
Valley, California.
Recently relocated to Chicago, Illinois, Patrick continues to infuse his events with the
same energy and enthusiasm he has always been known for. He lives in Chicago with his
wife, Rebecca.
Testimonials
The Red Cross BASH was a HUGE SUCCESS, largely thanks to YOU! THANK YOU! I heard so many compliments from attendees about your style and skill. People really liked you! Let’s hope that was the beginning of many more to come! Thank you again!
Over the years I have watched Patrick Desmond help other nonprofits meet or exceed their fundraising goals. This year at our nonprofit, RRUFF Healing Heroes fundraiser, we asked Patrick to be our MC and Auctioneer – he knocked it out of the park! Not only did he “get” our mission, he was passionate about it and his excitement energized the attendees. We exceeded our fundraising goal because of Patrick. Not only did he do an exceptional job at the event, he brought his professionalism, his knowledge, his passion, and kindness with him. Patrick genuinely cares about the people he helps. And – he is a lot of fun to work with as well.
I am the Executive Director of the non-profit Corporation Northern California Resource Center. In support of several of our activities we hold various fund raisers. We have utilized the auctioneering services of Patrick Desmond on many occasions, and he is excellent! He is very engaging with audiences and has helped us maximize our fundraising efforts.
Our Annual Monterey County Hospitality Association finally took place last Friday at the Inn on Spanish Bay at Pebble Beach. We had connected with Patrick Desmond pre Covid so this event was literally 18 months + in the making. We could not have asked for a better, more engaging, more enthusiastic auctioneer in Patrick. He kept the auction moving along while raising much needed $$ for our association. Patrick’s slogan: “I Believe Fundraising Should be Fun” is absolutely true! A terrific job and look forward having Patrick at our next fundraiser!
